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Committees

Exam Development Committee (EDC)

Our Role

The Exam Development Committee (EDC) develops, constructs and validates each portion of the BOC Certification Exam and other assessment tools approved by the BOC Board of Directors.

Become Involved

BOC Exam Item Writer

Qualifications:

Good standing as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer for at least three years, with some clinical experience.
A valid NPI number.
Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills.
Knowledge of the current BOC Practice Analysis (PA).
Access to and comfort level with web-based applications.
Access to a variety of athletic training textbooks and materials.
Understanding of clinical skills required for the entry-level AT.

All members must complete and adhere to the BOC commitment to serve and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement documents specific to the role, on an annual basis.

Requirements:

Does not serve in a position that would be an actual and/or potential conflict of interest.
Will not participate in any exam preparation courses or other activities associated in any way with the BOC exam while serving, and for two years following closure of their EDC commitment.

Responsibilities:

Submit draft items specific to assignment by deadline (up to 15 exam questions per year).
Modify questions based on feedback from mentor.
Become proficient with use of the BOC Style Guide.
Participate in conference calls as needed.
Travel to an EDC Meeting when invited.

Training and Support:

Prior to beginning the Item Writer role, volunteers will participate in a live training webinar and then work with a coach to write practice questions. Each item writer is provided a mentor who will offer guidance and feedback.

A BOC staff liaison will serve as a resource to the committee.

All members of the committee receive training, the BOC Style Guide, and a current Practice Analysis (PA) classification system.

Benefits:

EDC members may receive five (5) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually if outlined duties are fulfilled.

Composition:

The Item Writer term is renewed annually. There is no limit to the number of terms served.

BOC Orthopedic Specialty Exam Item Writer

Qualifications:

Currently hold the Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics (BCS-O) credential.
A valid NPI number.
Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills.
Knowledge of the current BOC Orthopedic Practice Analysis (OPA).
Access to and comfort level with web-based applications.
Access to a variety of athletic training textbooks and materials.

All members must complete and adhere to the BOC commitment to serve and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement documents specific to the role, on an annual basis.

Requirements:

Does not serve in a position that would be an actual and/or potential conflict of interest.
Will not participate in any exam preparation courses or other activities associated in any way with the BOC exam while serving, and for two years following closure of their EDC commitment.

Responsibilities:

Assist in creation of orthopedic specialty exam content
Participate in conference calls as needed.
Travel to an EDC Meeting when invited.

Training and Support:

Prior to beginning the Item Writer role, volunteers will participate in a live training webinar and then work with BOC staff to familiarize themselves with the process.

A BOC staff liaison will serve as a resource to the committee.

All members of the committee receive training, the BOC Style Guide, and a current OPA classification system.

Benefits:

EDC members may receive five (5) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) annually if outlined duties are fulfilled.

Composition:

The Item Writer term is renewed annually. There is no limit to the number of terms served.

Our Volunteers

Committee Co-Chairs

Meg Frens,
MS, AT, ATC ('25)
AIRE AT, LLC

Brian Hortz,
PhD, ATC, SFDN ('25)*
Structure and Function Education

Multiple-Choice Co-Chairs

Dennis Fontaine,
MS, ATC ('23)*
Merrimack College

Sara Cuperus,
DC, CCSP, ICCSP, CACCP, ATC, GTS ('24)
Chiropractic Performance Center

Alternative Item Type Co-Chairs

Birgid Hopkins,
MS, ATC ('24)
Merrimack College

Dani Moffit,
PhD, LAT, ATC ('23)
Idaho State University

*Eligible for reappointment

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy Strategies (IDEAS) Committee

Our Role

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy Strategies (IDEAS) Committee will support the BOC’s strategic priority to advocate and implement the strategic plan created by the IDEAS Task Force.

IDEAS Updates

BOC Commitment: Expanding Awareness, Opportunity and Outreach

Strategic Priorities

Become Involved

The committee will meet virtually each month for 1-hour, using technology that permits all members to hear, and when possible, see each other. Pre-meeting materials are provided for review one week prior to every call.

Requirements:

Committee Membership:

BOC Certified for at least two years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number (or be a member of the public.)
Interest in DEI research and cultural competency.

Committee Chair:

BOC Certified for at least five years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number.
Does not serve on the NATA Board of Directors, CAATE Commission, NATA Foundation Board of Directors or a State Regulatory Board.

All committee members must sign an annual conflict of interest and non-disclosure agreement and a commitment to serve form.

Responsibilities:

The committee will investigate inclusion, diversity and equity opportunities, both within the BOC and its related athletic training community, to suggest strategic and deliberative advocacy and leadership development for future committees, policies and procedures.
The committee will collaborate and support initiatives for recruitment of future volunteers and staff.
The committee will collaborate with the board, committees and strategic alliance partners to align efforts and communicate as a profession.

Training and Support:

Prior to a volunteer’s first meeting, they will receive an orientation manual that outlines the overall volunteer experience.

A BOC staff liaison will serve as a resource. The liaison will partner with the committee chair(s) to create agendas, supporting materials and minutes.

Composition:

The committee will include at least five members, in addition to the chair or co-chairs.

Committee members will serve a three-year term, with the possibility of one reappointment.

The committee chair or co-chairs will be appointed by the board president. The chair or co-chairs will serve a three-year term, with the possibility of one reappointment.

A board member appointed by the president will serve as liaison to the IDEAS Committee.

Our Volunteers

Co-chairs

Cathy Ortega,
EdD, PT, ATC, OCS('24)*
University of Utah

Carla R Gilson,
MA, AT, LAT, CES('24)*
Georgia Institute of Technology

AT Members

William Adams,
PhD, ATC, FACSM (’23)*
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

Janet Craft (’24)*
LaGrange College

Rob Dicks,
Sr., MA, LAT, ATC (’23)*
LaGrange College

Marsha Grant-Ford (’24)*
Montclair State University

Jeremy Marra,
MS, ATC, CSCS, CES (’23)
Athletic Training Services by Jeremy Marra PLLC

Emma Nye
DAT, LAT, ATC (’23)*
Grand View University

Wilbert Turner III,
MS, AT, ATC (’24)*
U.S. Council for Athletes’ Health

Public Member

Doug Gregory,
M.D., FAAP (’24)*
Bayview Physicians Group Lakeview Pediatrics

Board of Directors Liaison

René Revis Shingles,
PhD, AT, ATC
Central Michigan University

“I believe that creating the IDEAS Strategic Plan helps us be intentional, to look to everything that we do each day and think about promoting diversity and inclusion as well as advocating for all constituents.” – Cathy Ortega, EdD, PT, ATC, OCS, co-chair, IDEAS Committee

Board of Certification International Committee (BOC-IC)

Our Role

The Board of Certification International Committee (BOC-IC) is responsible for supporting the BOC’s vision of ensuring that health care professionals worldwide have access to globally recognized standards of competence and exceptional credentialing programs that support them in the protection of the public and the provision of excellent care.

Become Involved

The committee will meet virtually, using technology that permits all members to hear, and when possible, see each other. The committee will meet a minimum of four times per year (1-hour each) with the possibility of in-person meetings (in Omaha), as needed, and as approved by the BOC.

Requirements:

Committee Membership:

BOC Certified for at least two years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number (or member of the public.)

Committee Chair:

BOC Certified for at least five years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number.
Does not serve on the NATA Board of Directors, CAATE Commission, NATA Foundation Board of Directors or a State Regulatory Board.

All committee members must sign an annual conflict of interest and non-disclosure agreement and a commitment to serve form.

Responsibilities:

The committee will work to develop the strategic framework and guidance to develop and enhance the international strategy for the BOC. It will develop and propose strategic initiatives to the BOC Board of Directors and implement those initiatives upon approval from the board.
The committee will collaborate with international partners in the development of athletic training and therapy credentials in other countries.
The committee will collaborate with international committees of like organizations to facilitate the development of and access to credentialing programs that fulfill the mission of the BOC.

Training and Support:

Prior to a volunteer’s first meeting, they will receive an orientation manual that outlines the overall volunteer experience.

A BOC staff liaison will serve as a resource for each committee. The liaison will partner with the committee chair(s) to create agendas, supporting materials, and minutes.

Composition:

The committee will include at least four, but not more than five, members in addition to the chair. One member will represent an international partner.

Committee members will serve a three-year term with the possibility of one reappointment.

The committee chair will be appointed by the board president. The chair will serve a three-year term with the possibility of one reappointment. The chair will also serve as a liaison, or designate a liaison, to the:

NATA International Committee (NATA-IC)
- Be present for conference calls, or designate a liaison
- Attend, or designate a liaison to attend, NATA-IC meetings at the Joint Committee Meeting (JCM)
- Attend, or designate a liaison to attend, NATA-IC meetings at NATA
- Attend, or designate a liaison to attend, other meetings as approved by the boards of the BOC and NATA
International Arrangement (IA)
- Be present for conference calls, or designate a liaison
- Attend, or designate a liaison to attend, other calls and meetings as approved by the BOC Board of Directors
World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy (WFATT)
- Be present for calls the BOC is invited to attend, or designate a liaison
- Attend, or designate a liaison to attend, other calls and meetings as approved by the BOC Board of Directors

A board member appointed by the president will serve as liaison to the BOC-IC.

Our Volunteers

Chair

Rusty McKune,
ATC (’25)
Nebraska Medicine

Members

Tony Carbonette,
CAT(C) (’24)
Capital Athletic Therapy and Rehab Centre

Mike Ferrara,
Ph.D, AT Ret. (’23)
Retired from University of New Hampshire

Hideyuki “E” Izumi,
PhD, MBA, MPH, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, L Accp. LMT, L. Mox. (’24)
Tokyo Ariake University of Medical and Health Sciences

Ron Walker,
ED, AT, CSCS (’23)
University of Tulsa

René Revis Shingles,
PhD, AT, ATC
Board President
Central Michigan University

Board Liaison

Mike Carroll,
MEd, LAT, ATC
Graham ISD

Nominating Committee

Our Role

The Nominating Committee implements the process and procedures for nominating candidates to the BOC Board of Directors and chairs for the BOC standing committees.

Become Involved

The committee will meet virtually, using technology that permit all members to hear, and when possible, see each other.

The committee will meet a minimum of four times per year. Members are expected to spend time preparing for meetings, including, but not limited to, reviewing service award and board member application materials.

Requirements:

Committee Membership:

BOC Certified for at least two years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number (or be a member of the public.)

Committee Chair:

BOC Certified for at least five years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number.
Former member of the BOC Board of Directors.
Does not serve on the NATA Board of Directors, CAATE Commission, NATA Foundation Board of Directors or a State Regulatory Board.

All committee members must sign an annual conflict of interest and non-disclosure agreement and a commitment to serve form.

Responsibilities:

The committee will comply with the policy and procedures for nominating candidates for director positions and chairs of standing committees.
The committee reviews nominations and selects award recipients for the Dan Libera Service Award, Denise Fandel Award of Excellence and the Paul Grace Leadership Award.

Training and Support:

Prior to a volunteer’s first meeting, they will receive an orientation manual that outlines the overall volunteer experience.

A BOC staff liaison will serve as a resource for each committee. The liaison will partner with the committee chair to create agendas, supporting materials and minutes.

Composition:

The committee will include at least four, but no more than five, members in addition to the chair, who will be a former member of the BOC Board of Directors. Members of the public may serve on the committee.

Committee members will serve a two-year term, with the possibility of one reappointment.

The committee chair is elected by a majority vote of current BOC standing committee chairs and former board members. The chair will serve a three-year term, with the possibility of one reappointment.

Our Volunteers

Chair

Pete Koehneke ('24)
Retired from Canisius College

Athletic Trainer Members

Kimberly Detwiler,
MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS ('24)*
University of Colorado, Boulder

Kelvin Phan,
MSEd, LAT, ATC, PES ('23)
Springfield College

Tiffany Rowe,
MS, LAT, ATC, CES, CIEE ('24)

Patrick Sexton,
EdD, LAT, ATC ('24)*
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Public Member

Doug Gregory,
MD ('23)*
Bayview Physicians Group

Board Liaison

Neil Curtis,
EdD, LAT, ATC ('23)
West Chester University

*Eligible for reappointment

Professional Practice and Discipline Committee

Our Role

The Professional Practice and Discipline (PPD) Committee is responsible for overseeing and upholding the “BOC Standards of Professional Practice” and other BOC policies.

Become Involved

The committee will meet virtually each month for 1-hour, using technology that permit all members to hear, and when possible, see each other. Pre-meeting materials are provided for review one week prior to every call.

Requirements:

Committee membership:

BOC Certified for at least two years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number (or member of the public.)

Committee chair:

BOC Certified for at least five years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number
Not serve on the NATA Board of Directors, CAATE Commission, NATA Foundation Board of Directors or a State Regulatory Board.

All committee members must sign an annual conflict of interest and non-disclosure agreement and a commitment to serve form.

Responsibilities:

The committee oversees and adjudicates the “BOC Professional Practice and Discipline Guidelines and Procedures” and the “BOC Standards of Professional Practice”.
The committee may propose revisions related to the “BOC Professional Practice and Discipline Guidelines and Procedures” and the “BOC Standards of Professional Practice”, which will be referred to legal counsel for review prior to submission to the board.

Training and Support:

Prior to a volunteer’s first meeting, they will receive an orientation manual that outlines the overall volunteer experience. Volunteers will also receive a copy of the “BOC Standards of Professional Practice” and the “Professional Practice and Disciplinary Guidelines” to assist with their work.

A BOC staff liaison will serve as a resource for each committee. The liaison also partners with the committee chair to create agendas, supporting materials, and minutes.

Composition:

The committee will include at least five Athletic Trainers (ATs), in addition to the chair, and two members of the public.

Committee members will serve a three-year term with the possibility of two reappointments.

The committee chair will be appointed by the board president. The chair will serve a three-year term with the possibility of one reappointment. The chair must have previously served on the committee.

Our Volunteers

Chair

Corey Oshikoya,
M.Ed., ATC ('25)*
Loyola University Chicago/NovaCare Rehabilitation

Athletic Trainer Members

Alan Freedman,
PhD, ATC ('25)*
University of Illinois Springfield

Becky Mokris,
D.Ed., LAT, ATC ('23)*
Gannon University

Keri Sotak,
MS, ATC ('24)*
The Athletic Training Room, LLC - California

Ajaya Williams,
Ed.D., LAT, ATC ('23)*
University of Miami

Public Members

David Carlsrud ('23)*
Retired from North Dakota High School Activities Association

Ed Christman,
AT Ret. ('25)*
Retired from Cramer Products, Gardner, Kansas

*Eligible for reappointment

Standards Committee

Our Role

The Standards Committee recommends entry-level and continuing education requirements and policies to the BOC Board of Directors and reviews relevant issues at the request of the board.

Become Involved

Requirements:

Committee Membership:

BOC Certified for at least two years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number (or member of the public.)

Committee Chair:

BOC Certified for at least five years, and in good standing.
Valid NPI number
Does not serve on the NATA Board of Directors, CAATE Commission, NATA Foundation Board of Directors or a State Regulatory Board.

All committee members must sign an annual conflict of interest and non-disclosure agreement and a commitment to serve form.

Responsibilities:

The committee will review the “Standards of Professional Practice” and propose revisions or recommendations to the Professional Practice and Discipline Committee and to the BOC Board of Directors.
The committee will review the continuing education standards for Certified Athletic Trainers and propose revisions or recommendations to the BOC Board of Directors.
The committee will review the “Standard for BOC Approved Providers” and propose revisions and recommendations to the BOC Board of Directors.

Training and Support:

Prior to a volunteer’s first meeting, they will receive an orientation manual that outlines the overall volunteer experience.

A BOC staff liaison will serve as a resource for each committee. The liaison partners with the committee chair to create agendas, supporting materials and minutes.

Composition:

The committee will include at least four members, in addition to the chair.

Committee members will serve a one-year term, with the possibility of five reappointments.

The committee chair will by appointed by the board president. The chair will serve a three-year term, with the possibility of one reappointment.